Re: [lace] Re bookmark exchange
Hello - I received a gorgeous tatted bookmark from Shirley and it is a treasure! And I've just received an intricate and delicate bookmark from Malvary. It is an inspiration as I am a beginner with my bobbins purchased at the Kantcentrum last summer. Thank you to both of you for being kind about my humble beginning efforts! And thank you to the organizers! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Lace Museums
Wow - I just checked my email and yes I just want to write quickly with a huge thank you to all who have made suggestions! I am like Barbara - here in hot dry Southern California - Los Angeles to be exact. Barbara where are you? I am reading through your emails and taking notes as well - my mom and I are already trying to figure out how to visit the Lace Guild. We are in the planning stages still and want to accommodate as many of these suggestions as we can. I know for sure we will be in London for several days, Brussels for several days, Milan for the World Expo, Venice for the Biennale and in Croatia for four days or so. I know it's all short - but coming from the west coast of the US we want to see a little bit of everything. I wish it could be a three month trip. We are planning for about three weeks. ;) And, indeed, what a wonderful community this is - thank you! On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 4:07 PM, dmt11h...@aol.com wrote: Dear Barbara and Meghann, Of course no discussion of lace tourism in England should omit mention of the book Lace Villages by Liz Bartlett, which was the basis of a tour I took some years ago. Devon Just want to thank you all for the fascinating discussion of lace museums. I have had the joy of visiting a number of these places and am looking forward to trip late spring to England so I have been furiously taking notes. What a wonderful community this is! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Trip to Europe - lace museums/centers to visit?
Hi all, I'm planning a trip to Europe (with mom) partly to see some of the lace making towns and museums. We will be in London, Belgium, Italy, and Croatia. As for Croatia I know Pag and Hvar are major lace centers - though Pag has a reputation as a party city - and I'm hoping Hvar is a bit quieter. Anyone know? Are there demonstrations or archives there that are accessible? We are certainly visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Are there other museums or smaller collections in any of those countries that you would suggest? I would really love to see some historical examples as well as current lace making. I know it's a very touristy thing to do/see in some of these places, so any advice about how to see the more authentic side of things would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance! Meghann - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Quote about needle lace - looking for a book
Hello - I have not posted before but am grateful for this resource as an artist who studies lace and weaving. In doing some research, at some point I came across a book about lace making that was (I think) quite old - early 20th century or even late 19th century - I believe it was written by a woman. The preface of the book was an amazing defense of the importance of the needle. She writes that the needle is better (or maybe stronger?) than the sword as it creates and does not destroy and almost issues a charge to lay down arms in favor of the weaving arts. I have searched and searched for this quote and found similar statements but am looking specifically for this preface, and the larger quote. I know this is a long shot but thought that on the slim chance someone here knows this book, it would be worth a try given how much knowledge and experience among the members here. Thank you! Meghann M. Los Angeles CA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
